Despite his side's poor display, the Frenchman had no qualms about Laurent Koscienly's sending off for a foul on Dzeko.

He continued: "I haven't seen it again, I was surprised by the decision but I've heard that it was a penalty. We have to live with the decision but anyway it doesn't mean that afterwards you have to lose the match."

However, the 63-year-old was impressed with Wilshere's performance as well as Abou Diaby's return from injury.

"Yes, there are a lot of positives," he insisted. "Some players had outstanding games. Jack [Wilshere] is getting stronger and stronger and he found that acceleration again.

"Diaby came out and came through well, getting stronger. The team, I believe gave absolutely everything, but it's when you don't start well in this job. You have to go from the first to the last minute."